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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Bangor

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

Bangor University vs Canterbury Christ Church University at a glance

Bangor University and Canterbury Christ Church University both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies and Law. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 19 and Bangor University in 9. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £27,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 16 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 11.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#567
QS World
#1401
#501
THE World
#1201
#46
Guardian UK
#90
1884
Established
1962
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bangor University

Canterbury Christ Church University

87%
85.6%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,400
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
3.5%

International

International student share

329
235

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
17

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%

Subjects

32 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Bangor University

Canterbury Christ Church University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Dentistry, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Politics & International Relations, Heritage & Conservation, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor University

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Bangor University
£18,000
Canterbury Christ Church University
£17,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £1,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Canterbury Christ Church University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Canterbury Christ Church University yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Bangor University

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    80%Satisfaction69%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    100%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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Canterbury Christ Church University

CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship

£21,805

Deadline: N/A

Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship

£19,237

Deadline: May 2026

PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£4,800

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bangor University vs Canterbury Christ Church University: common questions

Is Bangor University or Canterbury Christ Church University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £1,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Bangor University and Canterbury Christ Church University?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Music, Ecology & Conservation, Business Studies, Computer Science, History, Media & Film Studies and 20 more.

Is Bangor University or Canterbury Christ Church University better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £27,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 85% at Canterbury Christ Church University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Canterbury Christ Church University offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Bangor University but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Bangor University teaches 20 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, English Literature, Biology, Environmental Sciences and 12 more.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Bangor University?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 36 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Archaeology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Theology & Religious Studies and 28 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses